CNTY CD-COOK CNTY-ANIMAL CTRL

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that on and after July 1, 2005, the county board of Cook County may not regulate animal control for any unincorporated area in the county. Provides that for each unincorporated area or portion of an unincorporated area in Cook County, the county board of Cook County, before May 1, 2005, shall designate a municipality in the county that is contiguous to that unincorporated area or portion of that area, and, on and after July 1, 2005, the municipality shall have the power to regulate animal control in that unincorporated area. Authorizes the municipality to collect fees from residents of the unincorporated area for animal control services provided by the municipality to those residents. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2005.